Does Network Rail pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Network Rail employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Network Rail. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Network Rail?

74% of Network Rail employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Network Rail 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.6 for culture and values and 3.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Network Rail?

Project Manager (151) , Signaller (65) , Scheme Project Manager (63) , Engineer (44) , Technician (41) , Project Engineer (34) , Asset Engineer (30) , Commercial Manager (26) , Finance Business Partner (25) , Team Leader (25) , Operative (20) , Apprentice (19) , Manager (19) , Assistant Project Engineer (17) , Business Analyst (17)

What are the pros of working at Network Rail according to real employee reviews?

"Good work life balance is good" ((in 200 reviews)); "Flexible and good benefits to be had" ((in 155 reviews)); "Good people involved in the day" ((in 146 reviews)); "Pay is good and colleges good" ((in 127 reviews)); "Good salary and overtime rates" ((in 99 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Network Rail according to real employee reviews?

"Sometimes poor management and politics" ((in 103 reviews)); "Too many managers A director for just about every word in the English dictionary." ((in 52 reviews)); "Long hours and mostly nightshift" ((in 51 reviews)); "Some poor leadership." ((in 31 reviews)); "Bullying is rife" ((in 31 reviews))

What are the top reviewed Network Rail locations?

Jersey City , Yorktown , New York , Texas City , Cleveland , Union City , Andover , Tampa , Farmington Hills , Hollywood

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Network Rail reviews

3.8

74% would recommend to a friend

(2,606 total reviews)

Jeremy Westlake

74% approve of CEO

54% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.8

Diversity & inclusion

3.7

Work/Life balance

3.7

Compensation and benefits

3.6

Culture & values

3.6

Career opportunities

3.1

Senior management

Network Rail has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 2,606 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Network Rail employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services industry (3.7 stars).

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Reviews by job title

3K reviews

4.0

Dec 16, 2016

Electrical & Electronic Engineering - Graduate

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The application was fairly easy (no competency questions) The online tests where much easier and funner than them SHL type. We had to download a game called 'yellow hook reef' on your phone from the app store.

Cons

The video interview was weirdbut that could be due to my lack of experience.

5.0

Dec 16, 2016

Graduate Scheme

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

great working hours, inclusive organisation, friendly colleagues who will help you grow and develop. Assigned mentors and buddies to assist in the transition into the company and your development.

Cons

as a government funded organisation there are not many additional benefits and the company is getting stricter on expenses etc. Dont get free rail travel, just a season ticket discount. progression can be slow in some areas

3.0

Dec 11, 2016

Senior commercial manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good working hours Good annual leave allowance Excellent pension

Cons

processes are very frustrating Extremely bureaucratic industry

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